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I would say that “combination of genes” does sound likely.
It reminds me of the sickle cell anemia genetic abnormality; when one is merely a carrier for it, i.e. (Ss) heterozygous for the allele, the odd shape of some of the blood cells helps that person have near-immunity to malaria.
In Africa, where sickle cell originates, this is a hugely beneficial trait. The only downside is that if you’re homozygous recessive (ss) then you get sickle-cell anemia and you die. But the beneficial aspects of PART of it are what keep it from dying out of the gene pool. |
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Posted On: 09/20/2009 10:56AM | View Shii's Profile | # |